MONTPELLIER: Australia have been swallowing a big piece of humble pie ahead of the World Cup by admitting that bitter rivals New Zealand are the favourites to claim the Webb Ellis trophy.
Australia are the only country to have won the World Cup more than once, despite the All Blacks starting most tournaments as the overwhelming favourites.
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